THANK YOU 1,000,000!
Friday, May 5th is “School Lunch Hero Day.” This is an opportunity for parents, students, staff, and communities to thank those who provide healthy meals to our students each school day, and even during the summer months. Please take time to thank our child nutrition staff and show appreciation for all their hard work!
Wednesday, May 10 is School Nurse Day. We thank our nurses for their dedication to keeping our students healthy and ready to learn.
And the month of May is Better Speech and Hearing Month. We applaud our Speech Language Pathologists and Deaf & Hard of Hearing Teachers and Assistants, who serve over 500 students in our district who have special needs in these areas. SLPs and DHH teachers provide life-changing interventions that help children develop and thrive in school and life!
Stay tuned for shoutouts on social media this month! #OneCityOnePack
Have You Reserved Your Seat?
The 2023 Wall of Fame & Retirement Dinner will be held on Tuesday, May 23 at Blue Chip.
We will be honoring this year's retirees and inducting five former employees into the Wall of Fame (Renee Buell, Charlotte Cota, Rich Lenard, Dan McNabb, & Karen Williams).
All are welcome to attend the dinner. The reservation form is here: 2023 Retirement & Wall of Fame Dinner Reservation Form
Strategic Planning Update
We are now completing the “Design Phase” of our Strategic Planning work. As we progress over the next two months, our steering team will be working with consultants from Education Elements to draft and revise a plan. We look forward to sharing this work with our staff and community in the fall. Thank you to the more than 3,000 people (including this group of MCHS students shown here at a planning session) who have provided input so far during this process!
Visit http://educateMC.net/strategicplanning for updates along the way.
SRO Wrap Designed by Students
MCHS Pretzel Crew
Roxy Rocked It
Help the Den Closet
A big thank you to Dick Bucher and the A. K. Smith Construction Class for creating a much-needed clothing rack for the "Den Closet" at MCHS. The Den Closet helps MCHS students each day by providing clothes, shoes, and personal items. They are currently seeking gently used or new MC Spirit Wear, sweatpants, shorts, hoodies, and t-shirts, and new socks are ALWAYS needed. Please drop off any donations to the main office at MCHS, attention Amy Wojo.
Transpo is a Winner!
Kudos to all of the drivers and monitors who represented us so well and brought home the impressive hardware. And special thanks to Jill Lomax, Leslie Bardusk, and the MCAS Mechanics who created props and organized this behind the scenes. There were many hours volunteered for this fun production.
Mother's Day Flower Sale @ Transpo May 12
The M.C.A.S Transportation Department's Social Events Committee will hold its popular MOTHER’S DAY FLOWER SALE on Friday, May 12, from 9:00 A.M. – 5:00 P.M. or until everything is sold. This will take place at the Service Building (1100 S. Woodland Avenue).
They'll have combination patio pots, 10” hanging baskets, 6” potted plants and more, all grown locally by Mark's Farm Market & Greenhouses. Prices are reasonable... but please note that no credit/debit cards will be accepted. Questions? Contact Dave Hack at (219) 873-2127.
French Is #1 Donut Draft Pick
MCHS teacher and Football Coach Cody French will be representing MCAS at the Salvation Army's 8th annual Donut Eating Contest!
If you think Cody has what it takes to win this year's contest by eating the most donuts in 10 minutes, head over to https://donate.salvationarmyindiana.org/mcdonuts23 and cast your vote. (Or contact Cody French or Betsy Kohn, who are selling tickets.) Every $10 vote helps support programs and services at The Salvation Army of Michigan City, and could help YOU win a $50 gift card to Patrick's Grille.
Mark your calendar to come out and watch the contest on Friday, June 2 at Blue Chip. Doors open at 9am and the contest will kick off at 10am. It is FREE and open to the public - so bring a sign and wear your Wolves Wear to support Cody!
May 2023 EAP/WELLCARE Webinar
May is Mental Health Awareness Month
& Stress Management
Wednesday, May 17th, 2023 • 11:30 AM - 12:00 PM CDT
Register: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/8144109445832824662
When work is good, it provides us with a sense of purpose, belonging, achievement and self-esteem. Our working lives affect our mental health. Every minute spent on mental health at work benefits everyone, as well as the organization’s bottom line through employee productivity. Stress is unavoidable. How does it affect our health, and how can we learn to manage it effectively?
From Anthem: Resources for Teachers/ESP/MCCA
May Savings from Tickets at Work
This month, TicketsatWork has special deals on hotels, flights, and rental cars to support your upcoming summer plans. Celebrate Mother's Day on May 14th with offers on gift baskets, floral arrangements, and more. There are also special discounts on health-centric products and services for Physical Fitness and Sports Month and Mental Health Awareness Month, promoting a healthy summer by helping you stay mentally and physically fit.
If you haven’t signed up yet, click become a member and enter our company code: MCAS
Better World Day is May 5th
On May 5th, our K-8 students districtwide will join hundreds of students across the country for a day of student service and civic action to create positive change in their communities. "Better World Day" is directly tied to our EL Education curriculum for language arts. Watch our website and social media for updates!
